1567 in Norway

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See also:	1567 in Denmark List of years in Norway

Events in the year 1567 in Norway.

Incumbents

• Monarch: Frederick II. ^[1]

Events

The Old town Fredrikstad

• The Northern Seven Years' War: May – Swedish invasion of Norway.
  • Swedish forces torched Konghelle and Sarpsborg.
  • Swedish forces torches Hamar, destroying Hamar Cathedral and the bishop's fortified palace Hamarhus.
• 12 September – The city of Fredrikstad was established through a King's decree. ^[2]
• Johan Venstermand becomes Chancellor of Norway.

References

1. Rian, Øystein; Mardal, Magnus A. "Frederik 2.". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
2. Thorsnæs, Geir. "Fredrikstad". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 September 2012.